The audio recording of the session, which was played for the jury, indicated that Sharon Carrillo staunchly denied having anything to do with Kennedy’s death. Read More
For a 48-year-old lobsterman, Jeremy Tyler considers himself lucky. But given that the lobster industry appears headed for decline, and concerns about proposed regulations to protect right whales, Tyler wonders whether lobstering is a healthy business to remain in. Read More
Essential Reads
Why is Maine’s favorite holiday candy an odd combination of potato, coconut and chocolate, and why is it named for a colorful evangelical preacher who wasn’t even from Maine? Read More
Helping the community was the goal behind bringing a marathon to northern Penobscot County each winter, and the race’s organizer is admittedly stunned by its growth. Read More
Iin recent months, islanders say, U.S. border officials have added a disturbing new wrinkle to life on Campobello: They’re opening the mail. Read More
Cutting your own Christmas tree sounds very bucolic in a warm and fuzzy Norman Rockwell way. But, then, you've never been to Rusty Metal Farm. Read More
Tom Doak of the Maine Woodland Association recently published a report about the work of the ATV Task Force, which Tom serves on. The group is tackling a lot of issues and must issue a final report and recommendations to the governor by January 1. Here is Tom’s latest report. Read More
Many of the tiers in attendance were in their 60s and 70s, but some represented a new generation of avid fly tiers. Read More
Sue Webber, a social worker, visited the Carrillo residence on Feb. 23, 2018, just days before 10-year-old Marissa Kennedy was found dead. Read More
Given America’s historically low voter turnout, changing an outdated Election Day calendar is worthy of serious consideration. Read More
The Black Bears have been held to a single goal in each of the last three games. Read More
The Weekly Question is published on Thursdays. This installment is for Dec. 5. … Read More
A pleasure drive through the St. John Valley should not be a rush job. You want to take time to soak up all the history, culture, cuisine, scenery and recreation the region has to offer. Read More
The leaves have fallen. The songbirds have flown south. Days are short. And the tourists have fled. Read More
This simple holiday craft will go with your decor for years. Read More
